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July 1 marked the day your Colorado Buffaloes are officially members of the Pac-12 Conference.

The 2010-11 sports seasons were a whirlwind of change, memorable victories, historic records set and an NCAA National Championship. It was also a year of tremendous strides in the Buff Club annual fund. Congratulations on being a part of helping increase membership over the last year, and we still have four months left in the calendar year to grow. One thing is for sure, if you are reading this letter, we could not have done it without YOU – renewing your membership, encouraging others to join or being a new member.

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I would like to congratulate and recognize Emma Coburn for her first NCAA 3,000-meter steeplechase national title at the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. It has been a great year for Emma, who is one of 10 NCAA female athletes on the Bowerman Watch List, the top athletic honor in the track and field world. She represents our program with a competitive spirit and distinction that we strive to produce in all of our student-athletes.

In this issue of The Stampede you will meet our dedicated Buff Club staff. The Buff Club is the athletics development unit that is in charge of all private fundraising for Colorado Athletics under the direction of the CU Foundation. We are very proud of our partnership with the CU Foundation and the vital role our collective teams play in building a program of which we can be proud. This dedicated staff coordinates all fundraising initiatives for scholarships, capital projects and academic services, and are responsible for strong relationships to connect those with a passion for Colorado Athletics to their areas of interest. Please, never hesitate to contact any member of our development team to assist you with tickets, parking or any related issue.

The “Year in Pictures” issue is an annual favorite for us all, and is full of our valued CU studentathletes in action. We find photographs of athletes as inspirational as their talent and competitive passion leaps from each page. I trust you will enjoy this wonderful collection of photos from the 201-11 school year.

As always, thank you for being a loyal Buff Club member and playing an integral role in making so many special events and memories possible. Our institution boasts a bright future because of your commitment to stand Shoulder to Shoulder in support of the Colorado Buffaloes in the Pac-12!

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Compliance Corner Greetings fellow Buffs. My name is Jill Gainey and I’d like to introduce myself as the new Associate Director of Compliance for Rules Education. I come to CU from Michigan State University, where I served as the Assistant Compliance Coordinator for almost four years. I look forward to working with the Buff Nation.

Please do not hesitate to contact myself or the compliance office with any questions.

CU is responsible for its boosters and their actions. Our athletics compliance office is responsible for educating boosters in order to ensure compliance with NCAA, conference and institutional regulations.

For this month’s issue of The Stampede, I’ve selected some key compliance terms and defined them to help you better understand NCAA Rules:

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Representative of Athletics Interest – Also known as a booster. CU fans, friends, alumni and employees are categorized as boosters. Specifically, the NCAA has determined that a booster is an individual or business that: • Is or ever has been a contributor to the CU Athletic Department • Has ever made a donation of any kind to a specific sport program • Is or has been a member of an organization promoting CU’s athletics program (e.g., booster club) • Has ever made a donation to the Buff Club • Is a former student-athlete at CU Boulder • Is an employee, or the spouse of an employee, of the University of Colorado • Has ever purchased season tickets for any of CU’s athletic programs • Have otherwise promoted CU’s athletics programs in any manner Prospective Student-Athletes – Also known as a PSA/recruit.

PSAs are ANY students who have started classes for the ninth grade, regardless of athletics participation. Student-athletes enrolled in preparatory school and junior colleges are also considered PSAs. Recruiting – Any solicitation of a PSA or their relatives by an institutional staff member for the purpose of securing the PSA’s enrollment and ultimate participation in the institution’s athletics program. Only CU coaches are permitted to recruit PSAs. Boosters may not have any recruiting contact with PSAs. Extra Benefit – Any gift or special arrangement by a CU employee or booster provided to a PSA or current student-athlete or their relatives or friends that is not expressly permitted by the NCAA. Some examples of extra benefits include: • A special discount, payment arrangement or credit on any purchase or service • Gifts of cash, clothing or any other tangible item • Loan of money or co-signing of a loan • An automobile, use of an automobile, or any transportation expenses • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases or rentals • Employment or loan arrangements for a PSA’s or current student-athlete’s friends or relatives • Free or reduced rent or housing • Payment to a student-athlete for a speaking engagement Again, I look forward to meeting, and working with, each of you.

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Jill Gainey associate director of compliance, rules Education jillian.gainey@colorado.edu 303.492.6155

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MEET THE BUFF CLUB Get to know the people who connect you with Colorado Athletics

If you don’t know this already, the Buff Club team is your go-to place for all things Colorado athletics. In the following pages, you are going to meet the Buff Club staff, which is comprised of seven fundraisers, two special events directors, a stewardship director, a c-club assistant director and three administrative assistants. You can find their offices in Gates 8 and 10 at Folsom Field, where year round they help Buff Club members make donations to Colorado athletics, navigate the season ticket process and get more involved with the 16 NCAA sports at Colorado. The Buff Club also features a former CU football player, a former CU track and field star who now runs professionally for Nike, a former professional football player for the Atlanta Falcons, and seven Colorado grads. You will also learn that they have a wealth of athletic development and administration experience with staff members previously working at Cal, UCLA, Kansas and Kansas State.

Enjoy getting to know the Buff Club staff. Go Buffs!

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SCOTT McMICHAEL Assistant Athletic Director for Development Years of Experience at Colorado: Four.

Professional Background: Executive Director of the Williams Educational Fund and Assistant Athletic Director University of Kansas (15 years); Executive Director of the K-Club (Former Letterwinners); member of NACDA and NAADD; member of the National Collegiate Football Hall of Fame Board of Directors; Big 12 Development Council.

Alma Mater: University of Kansas. BS in Business/ Education, 1977 Scott’s Day to Day: “Daily interaction with our donors, coaches and university partners. Creating positive relationships and finding ways to move CU athletics forward. Develop and manage both individual and corporate foundation prospects that have major gift potential. Oversee our endowment program for athletics, including prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Manage and supervise four direct reports on the development staff.”

What’s most rewarding about your job? “It’s two-fold: Getting rejuvenated at the start of every new school year and the excitement surrounding all of our sports programs, while providing opportunities for our student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to receive a top-quality education. Connecting people in a positive way with our sports programs is incredibly rewarding.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “The opportunity to engage our alumni base on the west coast and the Pac-12 footprint with CU athletics.

Joining the Pac-12 is a great fit for the University of Colorado both athletically and academically.”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment? “Our victory over West Virginia in football before a sold-out crowd on national TV. Great exposure for CU athletics and the University of Colorado as a whole.”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “I was the Sports Illustrated national ‘Back of the Week’ after the victory over Texas A&M 1974.”

“Connecting people in a positive way with our sports programs is incredibly rewarding. ” - Scott McMichael 9

KURT McGUFFIN Assistant Athletic Director for Development Years of Experience at Colorado: One year.

Professional Background: Kansas State University: Senior Associate Athletic Director/External Relations (2008-2010), Associate Athletic Director/External Relations (2005-08), Assistant Athletic Director (2002-2005), Assistant Director of Development (2000-02); University of Idaho: Assistant Athletic Director (1999-2000) Alma Mater: Kansas State, Education, 1996 Kurt’s Day to Day: “I’m raising funds for the Buff Club, endowments and capital projects. Assigned regions include the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Hawaii. I oversee the annual giving program.”

What do you find most rewarding about your work? “Building relationships with people – seeing them excited about supporting our student-athletes and coaches. Watching our student-athletes come in as freshmen and leaving with a degree in one hand and hopefully a championship ring on the other.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “The opportunities for us to take our university – in so many ways – to new regions, and the ability to reach more of our alumni base. It is great to see how many people are on board with this move.”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment?

“Beating Kansas State three times in basketball last year and in football.”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “I have three wonderful kids who absolutely love Colorado. GO Buffs!”

“ It is great to see how many people are on board with this move.”

- Kurt McGuffin 10

NATALIE PIGLIACAMPO Director of Athletics Annual Giving Years of Experience at Colorado: Three.

Professional Background: Product Marketing Manager for the Oklahoma Lottery 2005-2008 Alma Mater: University of Colorado, 2003 Natalie’s Day to Day: “I handle the marketing, communication, social media and fundraising efforts for the Buff Club annual fund. I enjoy sending a letter, email or Facebook post that inspires people to give back.”

What do you find most rewarding about your work?

“I like that I get to be around a program that has been such an important tradition in my family. I love connecting with people who live the tradition and who are unconditional Buffs.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “The Pac-12 under Larry Scott’s leadership is a phenomenal conference. Scott understands marketing and branding and his efforts will benefit every school in the conference. The Pac-12 will elevate Colorado to new levels of competition and academics.”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment?

“Every football game I have watched with my dad are some of my favorite Colorado sports moments. My dad and I have been watching the Buffaloes play football since I was a little girl.”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “I’m a Colorado native.”

“I love sending a letter, email or Facebook post that inspires people to give back. ” - Natalie Pigliacampo 11

KATIE BUNDSCHU Director of Stewardship Years of Experience at Colorado: Two and a half years.

Professional Background: Worked in advertising on accounts such as Kohl’s, GM and Taco Bell prior to moving into college athletics. Worked at the University of California, Berkeley in the same role as Director of Stewardship.

Alma Mater: The University of Colorado, Journalism and Mass Communication, 2004 Katie’s Day to Day: “Ensuring people feel good or acknowledged for their gift to the Buff Club. To help them realize that they are making a difference in the lives of our student-athletes.”

What do you find most rewarding about your work?

“Seeing the energy in Folsom Field or Coors Event Center during a sell-out crowd. I also happen to have some great co-workers who I enjoy spending time with.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “Being a California native, I became accustomed to following the Pac-10. I came to appreciate what an exceptional conference it is. It truly is a conference of champions, both academically and athletically, and I’m excited for Colorado, my alma mater, to be affiliated with such elite educational and athletically superb schools.

Not to mention, road trips are much more desirable in the Pac-12 than in the Big 12!”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment?

“The 62-36 victory over Nebraska and this past year’s men’s basketball comeback victory against Texas (down by 22 at halftime and came back to win).”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “My family has P.O. Box 1 in my hometown.”

“ Being a California native, I became accustomed to following the Pac-10.

I came to appreciate what an exceptional conference it is.”

- Katie Bundschu 12

MICHAEL RORABAUGH Assistant Director of Development Years of Experience at Colorado: Two years.

Professional Background: UCLA Athletics – Development Associate; Los Angeles Dodgers – Stadium Operations.

Alma Mater: Azusa Pacific University, 2002 Michael’s Day to Day: “I work with donors and Colorado athletics supporters to increase funding to enhance programs, scholarships and facilities for the continued success of Colorado athletics and student-athletes in all sports. Regional development areas include Southern California and Northern Colorado.”

What do you find most rewarding about your work? “Forging meaningful and lasting relationships with season ticket holders, donors and our world-class student-athletes, and knowing that I’ve made an impact in the lives of our student-athletes. Winning! Nothing beats the feeling of walking out of the building at the end of the day with a win.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “It will provide many opportunities for Colorado alums and friends on the West Coast to engage with the Buffs on multiple levels. We belong in the ‘conference of champions.’

The tradition that the conference offers is amazing.”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment?

“The men’s basketball upset over Texas in 2011.”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “I backpacked through China, Thailand and Malaysia for eight weeks after graduating college.”

“Nothing beats the feeling of walking out of the building at the end of the day with a win. ” - Michael Rorabaugh 13

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RON SCOTT Executive Director for the Alumni C Club Years of Experience at Colorado: 21st year as an employee, returning in 2010 after a nine-year absence.

Professional Background: Worked in heavy highway construction equipment sales for 12 years out of college.

Has had two separate entrepreneurial careers – one in hotel ownership and a home construction and development business called the Bison Corp. The balance of professional career has been with the Colorado Foundation and Athletics.

Alma Mater: University of Colorado, Business, 1968 Ron’s Day to Day: “I oversee the activities and management of the Alumni C Club – Colorado’s Letterwinners Organization. I also work with friends and alumni to build their involvement in Colorado athletics as donors.”

What do you find most rewarding about your work?

“I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work for a place for which I care a great deal. Colorado is a way of life for my wife, Ann, and I. Ann is also a graduate and employee of the Colorado Foundation. Our family, friends, and just about everything we do, have some connection to the university. I was afforded the opportunity to attend Colorado on an athletic scholarship a very long time ago. Since my graduation, I have been forever grateful – not only for the education, but the bond I formed with teammates, fraternity brothers, classmates and colleagues. The relationships I have been able to form with so many individuals who have that same Colorado passion are very special to me. You did not have to attend Colorado to feel it is a very special place!”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “I’m excited about all of the excitement – the more I work with friends and alums in Colorado and the Pac-12 states, the more I realize what this will mean for Colorado. At my age, I am a bit of a traditionalist. I loved the Big 8, didn’t like the Big 12, but there is no comparison to the potential that is in front of us with our new conference – athletically and academically. I project our fan base will grow exponentially. What needs to happen is our financial support needs to do the same.”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment? “I can’t list just one – 1990 national championship, victories in Seattle ‘89, in Lincoln ’67 and ’90, and the 20-10 victory over the Huskers in ’86. The NIT run this year ranks pretty high, as well.”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “Four former student-athletes and I purchased and managed the Hotel Boulderado in the late ’70s. I became general manager late in 1979, and we sold the property in June 1980. We all are proud of our little role in the great history of this national landmark.

“I was afforded the opportunity to attend Colorado on an athletic scholarship a very long time ago. Since my graduation, I have been forever grateful. ” - Ron Scott 15

SARA SLATTERY Assistant Director to Alumni C Club Years of Experience at Colorado: One year with the C Club.

Professional Background: Nike intern in Youth Running Sports Marketing Department (2003); professional runner for Adidas (2005-2008); professional runner for Nike (2008-present); 2008 USA 8km champion; 2008 USATF Olympic Trials, 5,000m, fourth; 2007 Pan-Am Games 10,000m champion; 2006 Bolder Boulder champion; 2005 NCAA 10,000m champion; 2003 NCAA Indoor 5,000m champion Alma Mater: University of Colorado, Masters of Arts in Secondary Education Administration, 2005; University of Colorado, Economics, 2003 What do you find most rewarding about your work?

“I love working with the athlete alumni and keeping their connection to Colorado with the various events the C Club plans. The most rewarding part of my job is putting on reunions, awards and events where I get to see how much fun alumni are having and how much support and pride they have in being a Colorado Buff!”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “I think it is a great fit for Colorado. There are so many alumni in these areas it will be fun to travel for each sport and have alumni support in each city. The tailgates should be fun!”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment?

“Being a part of a national championship team – twice; we did it in cross country my freshman and my senior year (2000, 2005).”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “My husband, Steve Slattery, a Colorado track alum, and I love to ride his Harley (I have a pink helmet). Each year, we take a trip in the fall on the Sportster. In 2005, we went to Sturgis, S.D. It was one of the prettiest rides on which I have ever been.

“ Being a part of a national championship team – twice.”

- Sara Slattery 16

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SCOTT SCHEIFELE Assistant Athletic Director for Development Years of Experience at Colorado: Nineteen years.

Professional Background: Executive Director for Trebol Soccer Club in Boulder County the last four years. Trebol is one of 65 soccer clubs that provide youth soccer to more than 50,000 kids in Colorado. The club created opportunities for hundreds of youth, who otherwise would not have been able to play competitive soccer.

Alma Mater: University of Colorado Scott’s Day to Day: “Overseeing the sales of suites, club seats and frontline fundraising for Colorado Athletics.”

What do you find most rewarding about your work?

“Developing relationships that perpetuate the pride and tradition of the Colorado Athletics family.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “I am excited for the opportunity to create new rivalries in all sports, and the first New Year’s Day when Colorado plays in its first Rose Bowl.”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment?

“The surreal silence of 100,000 fans in the Big House after Kordell Stewart completed the ‘Miracle at Michigan’ pass to Michael Westbrook (with an assist from Blake Anderson).”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “My wife, Jennifer, and I were married on the day Sal Aunese passed away. We spent our honeymoon in Seattle/Vancouver to be at the Colorado/Washington game two weeks later.”

“ I am excited for the opportunity to create new rivalries in all sports, and the first New Year’s Day when Colorado plays in its first Rose Bowl.”

- Scott Scheifele 18

KAITLYN FENTON

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DAWN TUCKER

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Years of Experience at Colorado: First.

Years of Experience at Colorado: Two.

Years of Experience at Colorado: Fifteen.

Professional Background: Worked as a project manager for TicketsWest for two years, and also worked seasonally for the Rockies for seven seasons.

Professional Background: City of Boulder Open Space Department (10 years)

Professional Background: College Football Association, where I worked as an administrative assistant for Mike Bohn

Alma Mater: Colorado State University

Dawn’s Day to Day: “Support major gifts team, assist annual gift development team, gift processing, accounting, running reports and general administrative duties.”

Alma Mater: University of Colorado, Geology, 2008 Kaitlyn’s Day to Day: “My day to day activities include various administrative duties such as merging letters, maintaining correspondence lists, answering the Buff Club main line and Buff Club emails, running donor reports as needed, and processing incoming gifts.”

What do you find most rewarding about your work?

“I love being a part of two very great entities – Colorado athletics and the Colorado Foundation. All of the people I work with on both sides, as well as within the Buff Club, are amazing people who are inspiring in their work efforts and always add to an enjoyable work day. Plus, we have the most amazing fans who, when they call in or email, always share the most incredible stories of their ever-loyal support of the Buffs. At the end of the day, if I can help someone make a difference for Colorado athletics – whether it is in their job or in a donation – then it was a great day.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “I’m excited to see new traditions formed and new experiences gained from seeing new sights within the newly-formed Pac-12 Conference. As we expand our horizons to the west and southwest, I think we can learn a lot athletically, academically and personally from our fellow Pac-12 schools.”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment? “It would have to be when we beat Oregon in the 1998 Aloha Bowl. I was there and it was an incredible time. It was also one of the first football games I can remember despite having attended dozens before that.”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “I was born a Buff. Both of my parents worked in the Colorado ticket office when I was born and for many years after. So I grew up running around Gate 5 and the Coors Event Center and Dal Ward and many other places around campus, with my brother tagging along on most adventures.”

Gina’s Day to Day: “Assisting the Buff Club annual fund with processing donations and mailing solicitations.”

What do you find most rewarding about your work?

“I like the location of the office at Folsom Field with the Flatirons as a backdrop; it’s beautiful! I enjoy the variety of duties and the interesting people I work with.”

What’s most rewarding about your job? “I love watching our student-athletes mature from the first day as freshmen until graduation day.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “I’m very excited to be competing in a new league.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? The energy and excitement we get back from our loyal donors and the new friends (donors) that will join the Buff Club.”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment?

“The winning ones.”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment?

“Every win is exciting.”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “It is top secret.”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “My husband and I love to travel, spend time with family and garden.”

“I love watching our student-athletes mature from the first day as freshmen until graduation day. ” - Dawn Tucker 19

KRISTEN DePAEPE Director of Special Events and External Groups Years of Experience at Colorado: Starting sixth year, after four years in Colorado Athletics as a student.

JOSI CARLSON Assistant Director of Special Events and External Groups Years of Experience at Colorado: Four .

Professional Background: Spent the last two academic years as the Director of Operations for Olympic Sports, overseeing the operations for the volleyball, soccer, men’s and women’s golf and women’s tennis programs. Prior to working at Colorado, served as a Public Information Coordinator for the Ivy League conference office in Princeton, N.J., and was an intern in the communications department for USA Wrestling at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

What do you find most rewarding about your work? “Definitely the people I get to work with everyday.

Collegiate athletics can be very time consuming and is a lot of hard work, but spending time with fun and dedicated people makes it totally worth it.”

Alma Mater: University of Montana, Journalism, 2005

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment? “I think I’ve worked for too many sports to pick just one.”

Josi’s Day to Day: “I help with special events for Colorado Athletics and external support groups including the five Buff Club chapters.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “I’m excited about the move because the entire Buff Nation seems to be excited. There is a renewed sense of pride in Colorado athletics and I think the conference change is a huge part of that.

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “I can’t whistle.”

Professional Background: Worked for The Holman Group in Los Angeles as both an intake specialist and client service representative. I was the office manager until May of 2008 when I left to join the Buff Club to work in special events.

Alma Mater: Colorado, Psychology and Asian Studies, 2005 Kristen’s Day to Day: “Plan and execute over 140 Colorado athletic events throughout the year. Support the Buffalo Belles, Boulder, Denver, NoCo and Pikes Beak Buff Club.”

What do you find most rewarding about your work?

“I love being involved with Colorado athletics on an everyday basis. I went to school here and was born in Boulder, so to be working here is very special. I also love the people I work with. I’ve gotten to know both my colleagues as well as all the great Buff fans over the years of working here.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “I am excited for our teams to travel where we have a much larger fan base and to see great Buffs crowds at all of our away games.”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment? “The 2001 Colorado-Nebraska football game. I was a freshman at Colorado and remember it being the most fun I have ever had at a sporting event. I ran home after the game so I could buy tickets to the Big 12 Championship Game in Dallas.”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “I lived in Singapore for seven years while I was growing up and graduated from Singapore American High School.”

“ There is a renewed sense of pride in Colorado Athletics and I think the conference change is a huge part of that.”

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MARCUS LARA Development Associate Years of Experience at Colorado: Two. Professional Background: JP Morgan Chase as a personal banker.

Alma Mater: University of Northern Colorado, Masters of Sport and Exercise Science, Concentration in Sport Administration; Colorado State University, Social Sciences Marcus’ Day to Day: “My day-to-day activities include meeting up with our donors and getting them more involved, along with making sure that all of their questions and concerns are taken care of.”

What’s most rewarding about your job? “Getting to know our donors and doing my part to provide opportunities and resources for our student-athletes.”

Why are you excited about Colorado’s move to the Pac-12? “I believe that the move to the Pac-12 is a great opportunity to increase CU’s footprint, get more national exposure and get alumni on the West Coast more involved.”

What’s your favorite Colorado sports moment? “I have two favorite moments. The first was the CU-Michigan game in 1994; it was one of the most exciting college football games I have ever seen. The Hail Mary at the end of the game was one of the most iconic plays in the history of college football. The second was the 1990 national championship reunion last year for the CU-Georgia game. It was a great opportunity to meet some of the best football players in the history of the University of Colorado and the win against Georgia topped the weekend off nicely.”

Tell us an interesting fact we don’t know about you? “I lettered 11 times in four sports during high school.”

“The Hail Mary at the end of the game was one of the most iconic plays in the history of college football. ” - Marcus Lara 21

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When the CU Buffaloes kick off their season opener in Honolulu on Sept. 3, linebackers coach Brian Cabral will be walking the sidelines in his home state. Fellow Polynesian Ken Nuimatalolo, head coach at Navy, describes Cabral as an “icon in the island” saying, “He is not only one of the best coaches in the country, but he has done a lot for student-athletes on the West Coast and in the Hawaiian Islands.”

Cabral is one of the founding members of the Polynesian Coaches Association (PCA), which “has committed its efforts to increasing the enrollment of Pacific Islanders in colleges and universities across the country. Cabral has served as a mentor to many of the upcoming young Polynesian coaches in college and high school levels,” says PCA President Alema Te’o.

Why these comments about Coach Cabral?

At this May’s 81st Annual Alumni Association Awards Ceremony, Cabral received a Robert L. Stearns Award in recognition for his extraordinary service to the University of Colorado, especially through his work with students. As the only member of the football department to ever be so honored, he certainly knows the importance of education for all student-athletes. His players do not play if they aren’t performing in the classroom. When someone is looking for Cabral, the frequent response is, “He’s out on campus making sure his players are in class.”

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Ward Metzger and I know the significant impact that faculty and staff have on students. No doubt the Cabral home saw students return to share their success stories and seek guidance in their chosen fields as they did in ours. Cabral had career opportunities to move elsewhere, as did they, and chose to remain a Colorado Buffalo.

Over the last two decades, he has played a huge part in keeping the CU football program going, twice serving as interim head coach.

When asked about his coaching plans for the 2011 season, Cabral commented, “This is going to be way too much fun. I wouldn’t miss it.” He is the only coach retained in the same position from the previous staff by Jon Embree. Cabral’s passion for the University of Colorado and commitment to assist five head coaches speak volumes about his influence both on and off the field.

During his 22-year tenure at CU, Cabral has annually mentored an average of eight to 10 student-athletes, thus impacting the lives of nearly 200 young men. As a student-athlete himself playing in 46 games from 1974-78, he is one of six known individuals to participate in an official capacity in over 300 Colorado football games.

Cabral has coached in 14 bowl games, winning eight. Add to that record three Big Eight Conference titles, four Big 12 North Division titles and four Big 12 Championship Games with one title win. In 1990, CU won the national championship.

Known as one of the top linebacker coaches in America, Cabral had his own successful NFL career, complete with a 1985 Super Bowl XX championship ring. A number of his standout athletes have furthered their playing careers with NFL teams.

These players include: Matt Russell (1996 Butkus Award winner, Detroit Lions player, Denver Broncos director of scouting), Alfred Williams (1990 Butkus Award winner, 1996 All-Pro and Pro-Bowl selection, twotime Super Bowl winner with the Denver Broncos, 2010 College Football Hall of Fame inductee), All-Big Eight performers Greg Biekert (Oakland Raiders assistant coach, played 11 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings), Ted Johnson (10 year career, three-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots), and Chad Brown (15 year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots).

Gifts to the University of Colorado take many forms, from brick and mortar or named buildings, to student scholarships, faculty support either as fellowships, designated chairs or for specific programs. Holding season tickets for various sports with an additional athletic scholarship donation is another means of support.

Cabral’s gift has taken the form of teaching and coaching decades of student-athletes.

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Co-nominators, Mary Ward Metzger (l) and Marty Coffin Evans (r) celebrate Brian Cabral’s Stearns award.

Players he knew in his CU days remember his influence during their times on the field.

Pat Dunn, 1976-80 teammate, says, “Brian was a star on that team (1976); he was always approachable and positive, willing to help anyone, even the rookie, at getting better and doing the necessary things required to improve and contribute.” Other teammates have acknowledged Cabral’s greatest gifts as being his influential relationships in working with students to advance their knowledge and educational abilities.

“Coach Cabral has been the example for thousands who’ve run behind Ralphie. Everyone who gets a chance to play for the University of Colorado football team walks away knowing that Brian Cabral represents everything that is good about CU.” (Alfred Williams, 2010 College Football Hall of Fame inductee)

Cornell mechanical engineering professor Matt Miller remembers Cabral from their playing days in 1974. “He epitomized the ‘big team, little me’ concept,” says Miller.

“And he helped us all to understand the potential we had if we worked as a team.”

Did Cabral’s mother or her young son from Kailua, Hawaii, know that one day he would be a coach for his alma mater competing against the Warriors at Aloha Stadium?

One might just ask who gave him the gift of education and football. He’s passed that on proudly wearing CU’s colors throughout the years.

(Marty coffin Evans, is a freelance writer with MacE associates, llc. She can be reached at itsmemartee@comcast.net)

“His players unanimously cite him as a reason why they succeed at Colorado and also why they succeed in life.

He gives them the ability to look at themselves and pull the very best of their ability out and maximize that.”

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University of Colorado athletics, meet the new boss: Larry Scott.

Scott, commissioner of the Pac-10 now Pac-12, could be excused for taking a deep breath and savoring his accomplishments over the past year. He successfully negotiated the addition of Colorado and the University of Utah to the conference and, of even more importance to the member schools, Scott also oversaw the negotiations that led to the Pac-12’s lucrative television deal with ESPN and Fox, which will reap a reported $21 million per school per year (beginning in the 2012-13 season) and is paving the way for the league to begin its own television network.

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That was a really important consideration. It was important to me that if we expand, that it add value to the existing 10 members of the conference. Part of that is adding media markets. That is particularly important in regards to the television network and having the state of Colorado, and the Denver market specifically, as part of our core footprint. That’s an essential component. Additionally, by adding Colorado and Utah, it allowed us to get to 12 teams, which was essential to be able to have a football championship game. That was a big piece of our ESPN/Fox deal.

How intriguing was it to tap into the vast market of CU alums living in California?

It was an important component in terms of reinforcing the good fit. You heard the leadership of the university talk about how there is a very extensive network of alumni within the Pac-10 footprint. Much more so than within the Big 12. I think that was an important indicator for Colorado and the conference in that natural affinity Colorado has with the West Coast and the western states. And it certainly suggests that the level of fan support and attendance around events when Colorado is playing in the Pac-12 will be much more enthusiastic. That’s why I think the impact for Colorado, in terms of their alumni and their affinity and their connection to the school both through athletics and more broadly, will be much more robust.

How do you believe CU’s smaller (non-revenue) sports will fit in with the conference?

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That is part of the unique definition and personality of this conference. When we think about CU, we think about a real commitment in coaching and facilities and philosophy to excellence in Olympic sports.

There has been media speculation that the new television deal will allow CU to add sports. Has this move been encouraged by the conference?

It is a complex analysis with significant financial decisions. Obviously, that is a decision the university will have to make, but I certainly have offered my encouragement.

Do you believe the forthcoming UtahColorado football rivalry will find its place on a conference rivalry weekend that includes longstanding intrastate showdowns and college classics like UCLA-USC and Cal-Stanford?

Obviously, rivalries are something that get built over time. They have to be natural and they have to be authentic. I think we realize that. Having said that, we do hold out hope that the Utah-Colorado game will develop a special significance. Not just because they came into the conference at the same time, or that they are geographically (close). But when you think about our conference, there are these natural in-state, or in-market, rivalries up and down the conference. You have the two biggest schools in Washington, the two biggest schools in Oregon, the two biggest schools in Arizona, and the two biggest schools in Southern California and the two biggest schools in Northern California. The hope is that the two biggest, most prominent schools in the Rocky Mountains will become natural rivals over time. There is a certain symmetry to it.

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Our schools tend to have storied histories of excellent success in Olympic sports. As we sit here today, just this week with USC winning the NCAA men’s tennis championship, that was the 399th NCAA championship for the Pac-10. The Big 10, the next highest, has 205. By the time this article appears, I suspect we will have the incredible milestone of 400 NCAA victories in one conference. We’ve got two schools, UCLA and Stanford, that are the only two schools in the country that have more than 100 NCAA team victories as a school. USC is the third with 93, and that’s not counting football. If you count football, they’re over 100. It is very much part of the DNA of this conference – excellence and success in Olympic sports in addition to being a premier conference in football and basketball.

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when it was announced that the University of Colorado would join the then pac-10 Conference, a buzz of excitement filled the air in boulder. but it wasn’t just on campus where the excitement could be felt. in fact, the energy extended far beyond the borders of Colorado. alumni from everywhere – California, arizona, washington and beyond – instantly began peering at their calendars, marking dates in which a football or basketball road trip might fit. but even more than a new set of destination locations, buffs fans were proud to be the newest member of “the Conference of Champions.” the University of Colorado proudly packed up its own 24 national titles and joined the fun. now, the fun’s just beginning. Competition on the field will be fierce, while the camaraderie in the stands will be friendly. in order to properly kick off this block party, let’s meet the neighbors.

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ariZona wildCats

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loCation: Tucson, Ariz. foUnded: 1885 enrollment: 38,767 (2010) Colors: Cardinal Red and Navy Blue niCkname: Wildcats sports offered: Baseball, M Basketball, W Basketball, M Cross Country, W Cross Country, Football, M Golf, W Golf, W Gymnastics, W Soccer, Softball, M Swimming and Diving, W Swimming and Diving, M Tennis, W Tennis, M Track and Field, W Track and Field, Volleyball Chief rival: Arizona State football/basketball venUes: Arizona Stadium (57,803), McKale Center (14,545) nCaa Championships: M Basketball, 1997; Baseball, three; Softball, eight; M Golf, 1992; W Golf, two

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notable former athletes: athletes: Former linebacker Tedy Bruschi and current All-Pro linebacker Lance Briggs; softball star Jennie Finch; golfers Lorena Ochoa and Natalie Gulbis. famo famo amoU Us alUmni: Jerry Bruckheimer (movie producer); Bob Dole (former Senator and Presidential candidate); Kourtney Kardashian (reality TV star); Kate Walsh (actress, star of Private Practice). did yoU know? A sculpture in the student union features replicas of 1,511 dog tags, one for each man assigned to the USS Arizona, which was sunk during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. top C CU Urrent athletes: athletes: Softball player Bridgette Del Ponte; basketball guard Lamont Jones; football defensive tackle Justin Washington; women’s basketball guard Davellyn Whyte.

2010-11 athleti athleti thletiC C reCap: The Wildcats’ football team ended the season with five consecutive losses, including a defeat against Oklahoma State in the Alamo Bowl. The men’s basketball team went 30-8 and lost to Connecticut in the West Region final of the NCAA Tournament. The women’s basketball team went 21-12 and reached the WNIT. The Wildcats are perennial powers in softball, swimming golf and men’s basketball.

ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS

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LOCATION: Tempe, Ariz.

FOUNDED: 1885 ENROLLmENT: 58,371 (2010) COLORS: Maroon and Gold NICkNAmE: Sun Devils SpORTS OFFERED: Baseball, M Basketball, W Basketball, M Cross Country, W Cross Country, Football, M Golf, W Golf, Gymnastics, W Soccer, Softball, M Swimming and Diving, W Swimming and Diving, M Tennis, W Tennis, M Track and Field, W Track and Field, Volleyball, W Water Polo, Wrestling ChIEF RIVAL: Arizona FOOTbALL/bASkETbALL VENUES: Sun Devil Stadium (71,706), Wells Fargo Arena (14,198) NCAA ChAmpIONShIpS: Baseball, five; W Tennis, three; M Gymnastics, 1986; M Track and Field, 1977 (outdoor), 2008 (indoor); Wrestling, two; Women’s Indoor Track and Field, two; Women’s Outdoor Track and Field, 2007; Softball, two

NOTA OTAb bLE F FOR ORm OR mER A AThLETES LETES:: Home run king Barry Bonds; baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson; golfer Phil Mickelson; football star and military hero Pat Tillman.

FAmOUS A FA ALU LUm LU mNI NI:: Author Amanda Brown; talk show host Jimmy Kimmel; sportscaster Al Michaels; comedian David Spade.

DID Y YOU OU kNO kNOw? w? ASU has finished in the top 15 for the NCAA’s Director’s Cup in 12 of the past 14 years (through 2010).

TOp C CURRENT URRENT AT AThLETES LETES:: Women’s basketball guard Kimberly Brandon; football linebacker Vontaze Burfict; women’s golfer Carlota Ciganda; basketball guard Trent Lockett.

2010-11 AT AThLETIC R RECA ECAp: ECA p: The Sun Devils’ football team went 6-6, capping the season with a double-overtime win against archrival Arizona. ASU finished 12-19 in men’s basketball and the women’s team went 20-11, losing to Temple in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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California golden bears

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loCation: Berkeley, Calif. foUnded: 1868 enrollment: 35,838 (2010) Colors: Yale Blue and California Gold

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niCkname: Golden Bears sports offered: Baseball, M Basketball, W Basketball, M Crew, W Crew, M Cross Country, W Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, M Golf, W Golf, M Gymnastics, W Gymnastics, W Lacrosse, Rugby, M Soccer, W Soccer, Softball, M Swimming and Diving, W Swimming and Diving, M Tennis, W Tennis, M Track and Field, W Track and Field, Volleyball, M Water Polo, W Water Polo Chief rival: Stanford football/basketball venUes: Memorial Stadium (75,662), Haas Pavilion (11,877) nCaa Championships: Baseball, two; M Basketball, 1959; M Crew, 2005 (before 1997, when NCAA began governing the sport, Cal won 15 national titles); W Crew, two (also won in 1980); Football, two; M Golf, 2004; Softball, 2002; M Swimming/Diving, three; W Swimming/Diving, two; M Track and Field, two; M Water Polo, 13

notable former athletes: athletes: Connie Carpenter Phinney (Olympic cycling gold medalist); Natalie Coughlin (Olympic swimming gold medalist); Jason Kidd (NBA All-Star); Helen Wills (eight-time Wimbledon champion); Aaron Rodgers (Super Bowl Champion); Jeff Kent (former National League MVP). f famo amoUs alUmni: Terry McMillan (novelist); Eric Schmidt (CEO amoU of Google); Earl Warren (Chief Justice of U.S. Supreme Court 1954-70); Steve Wozniak (Apple Computers co-founder). did yoU know? Former Cal students have won 25 Nobel Prize awards and 91 Olympic gold medals. top C CU Urrent athletes: athletes: Basketball guard Allen Crabbe; swimmer Nathan Adrian; volleyball player Tarah Murrey; women’s basketball guard Layshia Clarendon.

2010-11 a athleti thletiC thleti C reCap: Cal’s football team went 5-7, losing bowl eligibility when it lost its final three games of the 2010 season.

The Golden Bears went 18-15 in men’s basketball before losing at Colorado in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament. Cal’s women’s basketball team also lost against the Buffaloes in the WNIT, then named Lindsay Gottlieb as its new head coach on April 25 after Joanne Boyle left for Virginia. The men’s swimming program won its first national championship in 31 years in March. The volleyball team made its schoolrecord ninth consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

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OREGON DUCKS

Cliff Harris

LOCatiON: Eugene, Ore. FOUNDED: 1876 ENROLLmENt: 22,335 (2010) COLORS: Green and Yellow NiCKNamE: Ducks SpORtS OFFERED: Baseball, M Basketball, W Basketball, M Cross Country, W Cross Country, Football, M Golf, W Golf, W Gymnastics, W Lacrosse, W Soccer, Softball, M Tennis, W Tennis, M Track and Field, W Track and Field, Volleyball CHiEF RivaL: Oregon State FOOtbaLL/baSKEtbaLL vENUES: Autzen Stadium (54,000), Matthew Knight Arena/McArthur Court (12,541) NCaa CHampiONSHipS: M Cross Country, six; M Track and Field, five; W Cross Country, two; W Indoor Track and Field, two; M Indoor Track and Field, 2009; W Track and Field, 1985; M Basketball, 1939

NOtab tabLE LE F FOR ORm OR mER at atHLE HLEt tES ES:: Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts; golfer Peter Jacobsen; legendary distance runner Steve Prefontaine; television host/former wide receiver Ahmad Rashad.

Fam FamOUS OUS aLU aLUm mNi: Television news host Ann Curry; author Ken Kesey; Nike founder Phil Knight.

DiD Di DY YOU OU K KNO NOw? NO w? The university counts seven Oregon governors, two Nobel laureates and nine Pulitzer Prize winners among its alumni. tOp tO pC CURREN URRENt URREN t at atHLE HLEt tES ES:: Track athlete English Gardner; football cornerback Cliff Harris; women’s basketball guard Nia Jackson; football running back LaMichael James.

2010-11 a at tHLE HLEti tiC ti CR REC ECap: EC ap: The Ducks’ football team enjoyed a historic season, going 12-0 before losing against Auburn in the BCS Championship Game. James led the nation in rushing and became Oregon’s first unanimous All-American selection, while head coach Chip Kelly won the Walter Camp and AP coach of the year honors. The men’s basketball team finished 21-18 and won the postseason CBI Championship Series.

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oregon state beavers

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loCation: Corvallis, Ore. foUnded: 1868 enrollment: 21,969 (2010) Colors: Orange and Black niCkname: Beavers sports offered: Baseball, M Basketball, W Basketball, W Cross Country, Football, M Golf, W Golf, W Gymnastics, M Rowing, W Rowing, M Soccer, W Soccer, Softball, W Swimming, W Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling Chief rival: Oregon football/basketball venUes: Reser Stadium (45,674), Gill Coliseum (10,400) nCaa Championships: M Cross Country, 1961; Baseball, two

notable former athletes: athletes: 1962 Heisman Trophy winner Terry Baker; All-Star pitcher Ken Forsch; basketball players A.C. Green and Gary Payton. f famo amoU amo Us alUmni: Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Anderson; composer George Bruns; current U.S. representative Darlene Hooley. did yoU know? The university is only one of two in the nation to own a U.S. Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant. top C CU Urrent athletes: athletes: Men’s basketball guard Jared Cunningham; women’s basketball guard Sage Indendi; volleyball player Mona Kressl; football wide receiver James Rodgers.

2010-11 a athleti thletiC thleti C reCap: The Beavers finished 5-7 in football and boasted the Pac-10 defensive player of the year in Stephen Paea. OSU finished 11-20 in men’s basketball and 9-21 in women’s basketball. OSU boasts one of the top gymnastics programs in the west and had three athletes earn All-American honors on the uneven bars.

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stanford Cardinals

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loCation: Stanford, Calif. foUnded: 1891 enrollment: 18,498 (2010) Colors: Cardinal Red and White niCkname: Cardinal sports offered: Baseball, M Basketball, W Basketball, M Cross Country, W Cross Country, M Fencing, W Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, M Golf, W Golf, M Gymnastics, W Gymnastics, W Lacrosse, M Rowing, W Rowing, M Sailing, W Sailing, M Soccer, W Soccer, Softball, Squash, M Swimming and Diving, W Swimming and Diving, M Tennis, W Tennis, M Track and Field, W Track and Field, M Volleyball, W Volleyball, M Water Polo, W Water Polo Chief rival: Cal football/basketball venUes: Stanford Stadium (50,000), Maples Pavilion (7,392)

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nCaa Championships: Baseball, two; M Basketball, 1942; W Basketball, two; M Cross Country, four; W Cross Country, five; M Golf, eight; M Gymnastics, five; M Swimming/Diving, eight; W Swimming/ Diving, eight; M Tennis, 17; W Tennis, 16; M Track/Field, four; M Volleyball, two; W Volleyball, six; M Water Polo, 10; W Water Polo, two

notable former athletes: athletes: Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway; national soccer team star Julie Foudy; Olympic beach volleyball star Kerri Walsh; golfer Tiger Woods. famo famo amoU Us alUmni: Long list of actors, including Jennifer Connelly, Sigourney Weaver and Ted Danson; Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor; Hewlett-Packard founders William Hewlett and David Packard; President Herbert Hoover. did yoU know? Faculty members of the university have won 26 Nobel Prizes since it was founded in 1891. top C CU Urrent athletes: athletes: Football quarterback Andrew Luck; men’s basketball forward Josh Owens.

2010-11 athleti athleti thletiC C reCap: The Cardinals enjoyed a memorable football season, going 12-1 and defeating Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl. However, Stanford lost head coach Jim Harbaugh to the NFL. Stanford’s men’s basketball team went 15-16, but its women’s team went 33-3 and reached the Final Four behind All-American forward Nnemkadi Ogwumike. It was the Lady Cardinals’ ninth Final Four appearance and their third in a row. former athlete John elway

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loCation: Los Angeles foUnded: 1919 enrollment: App. 40,000 (2010) Colors: UCLA Blue and Gold

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niCkname: Bruins sports offered: Baseball, M Basketball, W Basketball, M Cross Country, W Cross Country, Football, M Golf, W Golf, W Gymnastics, W Rowing, M Soccer, W Soccer, Softball, W Swimming and Diving, M Tennis, W Tennis, M Track and Field, W Track and Field, M Volleyball, W Volleyball, M Water Polo, W Water Polo Chief rival: Southern California football/basketball venUes: Rose Bowl (91,136), Pauley Pavilion (12,819). nCaa Championships: M Basketball, 11; M Golf, two; W Golf, three; M Gymnastics, two; W Gymnastics, six; M Soccer, four; M Swimming/Diving, 1982; M Outdoor Track/Field, eight; W Outdoor Track/Field, three; W Indoor Track/Field, two; M Tennis, 16; W Tennis, 2008; M Volleyball, 19; W Volleyball, three; M Water Polo, eight; W Water Polo, seven.

notable former athletes: athletes: Basketball Hall of Famers Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (known as Lew Alcindor during his UCLA days); baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson; Former Nuggets player and GM Kiki Vandeweghe; Track star Jackie Joyner-Kersee; Troy Aikman (three time super bowl champion); Arthur Ashe; Chase Utley (World Series champion). f famo amoUs alUmni: Actor Sean Astin; composer John Williams; amoU California congresswoman Judy Chu (first Chinese-American woman to serve in Congress). did yoU know? UCLA has collected more NCAA team championships (107) than any other institution. top C CU Urrent athletes: athletes: Women’s basketball forward Jasmine Dixon; softball player Andrea Harrison; football center Kai Maiava; men’s basketball forward Reeves Nelson.

2010-11 a athleti thletiC thleti C reCap: UCLA’s football team went 4-8 in the third season under former Colorado coach Rick Neuheisel. The Bruins’ legendary men’s basketball program went 23-11 and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The women’s basketball team also lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and introduced Cori Close as the new head coach after Nikki Caldwell left for LSU. The Bruins’ women’s golf team won the national championship in May. 39

USC TROJANS

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NOTABL OTABLe eF FOR ORme OR meR me R AT AThLeTe S : Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen; women’s basketball star Lisa Leslie; Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez; Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann.

LOCATiON: Los Angeles FOUNded: 1880 eNROLLmeNT: 34,824 (2010) COLORS: Cardinal and USC Gold NiCkNAme: Trojans

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SpORTS OFFeRed: Baseball, M Basketball, W Basketball, W Cross Country, Football, M Golf, W Golf, W Lacrosse, W Rowing, W Soccer, M Swimming and Diving, W Swimming and Diving, M Tennis, W Tennis, M Track and Field, W Track and Field, M Volleyball, W Volleyball, M Water Polo, W Water Polo ChieF RivAL: UCLA FOOTBALL/BASkeTBALL veNUeS: LA Memorial Coliseum (93,607), Galen Center (10,258) NCAA ChAmpiONShipS: Baseball, 12; W Basketball, two; W Golf, two; M Gymnastics, 1962; M Swimming/Diving, 9; W Swimming/ Diving, 1997; W Soccer, 2007; M Tennis, 18; W Tennis, 2; M Track/Field, 26; M Indoor Track/Field, two; W Track/Field, 2001; M Volleyball, four; W Volleyball, three; M Water Polo, six; W Water Polo, two 40

FAmOUS A FA ALU LUm LU mNi: Authors Jonathan Kellerman and Brad Thor; endless list of producers and actors, including Ron Howard, George Lucas, Judd Apatow and Will Ferrell. did Y YOU OU kNOW kNOW? ? The Trojans’ football program is tied for the most Heisman Trophy winners with seven, including three during a four-year stretch between 2003-05 – Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, and Reggie Bush.

TOp C CURR URRe URR eNT AT AThLeTe S : Quarterback Matt Barkley; women’s basketball guard Briana Gilbreath; volleyball player Natalie Hagglund; baseball infielder Ricky Oropesa.

2010-11 AT AThLeTiC Re ReCA CAp: CA p: The Trojans’ vaunted football program went 8-5 under first-year coach Lane Kiffin, who inherited a situation rife with NCAA violations left behind by former coach Pete Carroll.

The Trojans’ men’s basketball team went 19-15 and lost to eventual Final Four participant Virginia Commonwealth in the opening “first four” round of the NCAA Tournament. The women’s basketball team reached the WNIT final after eliminating Colorado in the quarterfinals.

Utah Utes

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loCation: Salt Lake City, Utah foUnded: 1850 enrollment: 29,284 (2010) Colors: Crimson and White

notable former athletes: athletes: NBA forward Andrew Bogut; NBA All-Star Tom Chambers. f famo amoUs alUmni: Marriott Hotels founder J. Willard Marriott; sci-fi amoU author Orson Scott Card; first female governor of Utah, Olene Walker.

niCkname: Utes

did yoU know? Utah alum Brad Wilkins was one of the architects of the tallest building in the world, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.

sports offered: Baseball, M Basketball, W Basketball, W Cross Country, Football, M Golf, W Gymnastics, M/W Skiing, W Soccer, Softball, M Swimming/Diving, W Swimming/Diving, M Tennis, W Tennis, W Track/Field, W Volleyball

top C CU Urrent athletes: athletes: Men’s basketball center David Foster; gymnast Mary Beth Lofgren; women’s basketball forward Michelle Plouffe; women’s soccer player Lauren Porter; quarterback Jordan Wynn.

Chief rival: Colorado football/basketball venUes: Rice-Eccles Stadium (45,017), Jon M. Huntsman Center (15,000) nCaa Championships: Skiing, 10; W Gymnastics, nine; M Basketball, 1944

2010-11 athleti athleti thletiC C reCap: The Pac-12’s other newcomer went 10-3 during the football season and finished their final campaign in the Mountain West Conference with a loss against Boise State in the MAACO Bowl. The Utes’ men’s basketball team went 13-18 and in April hired former NBA player Larry Krystkowiak as the new head coach. The women’s basketball team went 18-17 and lost to Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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WASHINgtON HUSKIES

Chris Polk

LOCAtION: Seattle, Wash.

FOUNdEd: 1861 ENrOLLmENt: 42,094 (2010) COLOrS: Purple and Gold NICKNAmE: Huskies SPOrtS OFFErEd: Baseball, M Basketball, W Basketball, M Crew, W Crew, M Cross Country, W Cross Country, Football, M Golf, W Golf, Gymnastics, M Soccer, W Soccer, Softball, M Tennis, W Tennis, M Track and Field, W Track and Field, W Volleyball CHIEF rIvAL: Washington State FOOtbALL/bASKEtbALL vENUES: Husky Stadium (72,500), Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion (10,000) NCAA CHAmPIONSHIPS: Softball, 2009; W Cross Country, 2008; W Rowing, three; W Volleyball, 2005

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NOtA tAbLE F tAb FO Orm rmE Er At AtHLE HLEt HLE tES ES:: Football lineman Steve Emtman; Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon; NBA player Detlef Schrempf.

F FAm FA AmOUS A ALU LUm LU mNI NI:: Apollo 12 astronaut Richard Gordon; ‘30s-era actress Frances Farmer; author Ann Rule. dId dI dY YOU OU K KNOW NOW? NOW ? Washington boasts one of the highest-rated environmental research programs in the world. tOP C CU Urr rrEN ENt EN t At AtHLE HLEt HLE tES ES:: Women’s soccer midfielder Kate Deines; women’s basketball guard Kristi Kingma; football running back Chris Polk.

2010-11 At AtHLE HLEt HLE tIC rECAP rECAP:: The Huskies won their final four games, including a Holiday Bowl victory against Nebraska to finish 7-6.

Quarterback Jake Locker was selected eighth overall by Tennessee in the NFL Draft. The men’s basketball team reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament before losing to North Carolina. The women’s basketball team is welcoming a new coach, former Xavier coach Kevin McGuff.

washington state CoUgars

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loCation: Pullman, Wash. foUnded: 1890 enrollment: 26,101 (2010) Colors: Crimson and Gray niCkname: Cougars sports offered: Baseball, M Basketball, W Basketball, M Cross Country, W Cross Country, Football, M Golf, W Golf, W Rowing, W Soccer, W Swimming, W Tennis, M Track and Field, W Track and Field, Volleyball Chief rival: Washington

notable former athletes: athletes: NFL quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe and Mark Rypien; NBA player Craig Ehlo. famoU famo amoUs alUmni: Sportscaster Keith Jackson; rapper The Game. did yoU know? The institution opened in 1892 as the Washington State Agricultural College and School of Science. top C CU Urrent athletes: athletes: Baseball first baseman Taylor Ard; cross country runner Ruby Roberts; quarterback Jeff Tuel.

2010-11 athleti athleti thletiC C reCap: The Cougars struggled in football, going 2-10 overall and 1-5 in the conference. The men’s basketball team went 22-13 and reached the Final Four of the NIT before losing to eventual tourney champ Wichita State. The women’s basketball team finished 8-23.

football/basketball venUes: Martin Stadium (37,600), Beasley Coliseum (11,566) nCaa Championships: Boxing, 1937; M Track/Field, 1977 former athlete Craig ehlo

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ONE WILD RIDE The Year in Pictures

Photography by Chip Bromfield - Pro-Motion, Ltd.

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If

you blinked more than a few times in the past 12 months, you surely missed something at the University of Colorado.

And that’s no joke. Perhaps unlike any other single year in the history of CU athletics, the past 356 days were wild, crazy, uplifting, sometimes bizarre and – without a doubt – unforgettable.

And what better way to tell the story of “the year that was” than through a collection of photographs? There was the trip to the Garden, the hiring of a great Golden Buffalo and there was the wildly celebrated move to the Pac-12.

And there was this – CU’s 24th national title. Hauling in the NCAA skiing championship trophy seemed to be an appropriate way to enter the Conference of Champions.

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LauNChED

The Year in Pictures

Freshman Brian Owens launches the javelin in a spring meet. With three more years of eligibility, Owens’ future with the Buffs looks bright.

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ThINK PINK

Flashing a little pink (check out the shoe laces) was nothing new to senior Chelsea Dale, who proudly wore pink for the fourth straight year as the Buffs showed their support for breast cancer research and awareness.

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haMMER TIME Freshman thrower Adrienne Lettow gets set to let the hammer fly. The women’s track and field team maintained a spot in the nation’s Top 25 throughout the season.

MEET aND gREET

Upon their arrival in Colorado, Pac-12 officials, including commissioner Larry Scott (pictured, right), were greeted

by CU Athletic Director Mike Bohn, who engineered the Buffs historic move to the Conference of Champions.

WELCOME BaCK, JON

Buff Vision, shown here on the south end of Folsom Field, was the first to welcome Jon Embree, a former Buff who was named CU’s newest head coach in December.

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BaCK WIT WITh h a VENgENCE

The Year in Pictures

After a challenging year filled with family health issues back home, Johnny Widmer triumphantly returned to the CU golf program.

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hOLDINg COuRT

Senior Abbie Probert celebrates a successful point with doubles partner Michala Hedelund Jensen. Probert finished her four-year career at CU seventh all-time on the CU doubles wins list.

gREaT SCOT T Y

By the time Scotty McKnight wrapped things up at CU, the once-walk-on wide receiver became the program’s all-time leader in receptions. In fact, he surpassed the previous mark set by Michael Westbrook in the Buffs 2010 opener against CSU.

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MR. CONSISTENCY

The Year in Pictures

Senior guard Cory Higgins, shown here in the Buffs 95-89 win over Iowa State, finished his CU basketball career as CU’s all-time leading scorer (2,001 points, tied with Richard Roby).

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hEaRTS BE STILL

Ralphie’s handlers stand at attention for the playing of the national anthem. However, it could be argued that they are simply gauging their own heart rate after a run with Ralphie.

BuILDINg ONE SPIKE aT a TIME

The Buffs volleyball team certainly took their lumps this season, but that’s not entirely a bad thing. You see, CU’s roster was filled with underclassmen.

With just one senior, lessons from 2010 can be applied to 2011.

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NBa BOuND

The Year in Pictures

CU guard Alec Burks (shown here) departed Boulder after his sophomore year. Burks was subsequently drafted by the Utah Jazz with the 12th pick in the NBA draft.

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ON ThE RISE

By the spring of her freshman campaign, Erin Sanders, who didn’t compete in a match for the Buffs last fall, earned a spot as the Buffs No. 6 singles player.

The Year in Pictures

JuST hORSIN’ a ROuND

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Former CU running back Hugh Charles tries “desperately” to outrun the outstretched arms of another former Buff, Sean Tufts. The tussle was part of an alumni game, just one part of this year’s annual Spring Game.

TOPPED DOgS

On Saturday, Oct. 2, the Georgia Bulldogs ventured west to Folsom Field. But by game’s end, it was the CU student body who owned the turf in Boulder.

INSTaNT IMPaCT

As a freshman, Annie Brunner seized the starting goalkeeper position and didn’t look back. Brunner played in all 20 of the Buffaloes games, starting in 19. She was also earned a spot on the All-Big 12 Newcomer Team.

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WhO OSE T Ta a DDY? OuR TaDDY!

The Year in Pictures

While most Buffs fans felt optimistic about the arrival of Tad Boyle, the new head coach of the men’s basketball team, few envisioned what Boyle and the Buffs accomplished this past season. Boyle and his team were unexpectedly snubbed by the NCAA Tournament selection committee, but then proceeded to advance to the semifinal round of the NIT; the Buffs posted a new school record for total games played (30) and total wins (24).

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PaST MEETS PRESENT

At the Alumni C Club breakfast, freshman O-lineman Gus Handler mingles with fans, supporters and former Buffs.

FaMILIaR SCENE

Per the norm, CU’s cross country runners led the pack again in 2010. The Buffs won this particular meet, the Rocky Mountain Shootout, as CU runners finished, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

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TaLLEYINg PaR

The Year in Pictures

Junior golfer Emily Talley was no stranger to par, or even birdie.

But on this particular hole, Talley had to navigate a little “beach� en route to post a solid score.

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ON ThE OFFENSIVE

It seemed as if sophomore guard Chucky Jeffery was always on her way to the basket. Jeffery finished second in scoring for the Buffs (13.5 ppg) and led the team in assists (128).

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The Climb to The Pac-12 represents a bigger Buff Nation

By Natalie Pigliacampo Over the last year I have heard every reason why the move to the Pac-12 conference is great. Of all the reasons— likeness of schools and culture, television revenues, better away games— reason number one for me is that everywhere the Buffaloes go in the Pac-12, there will be Buffs - and a lot of them. I know having a packed visitors’ section matters a lot to our coaches, players and fans.

The Buff Club recently hosted a Pac-12 tour in May. We took Coach Embree, Coach Boyle and Coach Lappe to Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. I had the pleasure of meeting up with the tour in Phoenix and nervously drove three busy coaches and two Buff Club staffers from event to event through Scottsdale and Phoenix.

Coaches are a unique breed. Their job is to win, to be the best, to cultivate student-athletes into precision performers and students. “No excuses” is what comes to mind when I think about a Division I coach. Despite this common vision of a coach, which all of our coaches embody in their own way, Jon, Tad and Linda were fantastic outside of their coaching worlds with fans, donors and soon to be donors. At the event we held in Scottsdale, each coach spoke about their program and the audience was captive. At one point near the end of Coach Embree’s talk, a table of young Buffs spontaneously erupted in the fight song and soon the whole room was shouting “shoulder to shoulder!” at the top of their lungs.

It was thrilling to witness people from all different walks of life connecting, shoulder to shoulder, through a mutual love of the Buffs and the University of Colorado.

At each stop of the Pac-12 tour we announced our ambitious goal to double Buff Club membership to 10,000 by the 2014 school year. By the end of the tour, we signed up 71 new Buff Club members. Our goal will only be accomplished with the collective effort of every member, fan and alum to make a gift of any size year after year, and to get other Buffs they know to sign up, too.

No excuses. Colorado Athletics have adopted the slogan “Shoulder to Shoulder” as its campaign message to increase funding to athletics as wells as attendance and season tickets for our sports. If Buffs stand shoulder to shoulder in Arizona, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado, 10,000 by 2014 is possible. GO BUFFS!

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